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(25,411 posts) Mon Jun 30, 2025, 07:26 PM Jun 30

Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report [View all]

https://apnews.com/article/kohberger-idaho-students-killed-91eeb98eebd3d9b007e4a5cae0f81030

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students as part of a deal with prosecutors to avoid the death penalty, multiple media outlets reported Monday.

The news was delivered to families of the victims in a letter from prosecutors, according to ABC News. A change of plea hearing was set for Wednesday. Kohberger’s trial had been set to begin in August.

Kohberger, 30, is accused in the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home near campus in Moscow, Idaho, in November 2022. Autopsies showed the four were all likely asleep when they were attacked, some had defensive wounds and each was stabbed multiple times.

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In Idaho, judges may reject plea agreements, though such moves are rare. If a judge rejects a plea agreement, the defendant is allowed to withdraw the guilty plea.

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Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students, multiple media report [View all] WhiskeyGrinder Jun 30 OP

Questions: Why has it taken so long for this ahole to be tried? - and UTUSN Jun 30 #1

The trial was going to start and he faced the death penalty. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #2

Yes. The prosecution has a strong case. As I mention below, a tinge of embarrassment may be motivating him. John1956PA Jun 30 #4

Facing certain and imminent death has a way of focusing the mind. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #6

Right. H2O Man Jun 30 #15

Many will disagree with me, but I think he was motivated in part to avoid embarrassment for his parents. John1956PA Jun 30 #3

I don't know enough about this guy to opine if he has shame/embarrassment capability. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #8

Something about wanting to impress a female professor UTUSN Jun 30 #9

He sounds psychotic. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #10

Impressing about his brilliance in perfect crap UTUSN Jun 30 #13

Yes some of the serial killers are the same way. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #14

There's no public evidence about his motive Prairie Gates Jun 30 #22

Crime scene investigation often involves making a psychological profile of the killer. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #25

Yes, that's all very nice Prairie Gates Jun 30 #26

I didn't make up what I saw in credible reporting somewhere UTUSN Jun 30 #27

Here's the professor now free to talk, wondering whether she triggered him UTUSN Jul 2 #29

She's also speculating Prairie Gates Jul 2 #30

No, her personal, first hand and professional insight is far more weighty than mine and yours. UTUSN Jul 2 #31

She hasn't done any research on this particular person Prairie Gates Jul 2 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author UTUSN Jul 3 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author UTUSN Jul 3 #35

Not waiting for your "research" - buh bye UTUSN Jul 3 #36

Third time's a charm Prairie Gates Jul 3 #37

Does something for ya UTUSN Jul 3 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Jun 30 #16

I thought all victims were women. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #17

It was Rebl2 Jun 30 #23

Multiple victims, multiple agencies investigating, change of venue. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 30 #5

Multiple victims/agencies/venue - thanks UTUSN Jun 30 #28

"strong self-preservation instinct" - if only those four kids could have had the plea UTUSN Jul 2 #32

The evidence doesn't go public? dem4decades Jun 30 #7

Some murderers may like the details to go public. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #11

This guy especially, he really thought he was so smart. dem4decades Jun 30 #19

Yes I hope some of it will be released. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #24

Most of the evidence is already known through filings Prairie Gates Jun 30 #12

Heard long ago, his phone tracked is what made this case CAKE. Brainfodder Jun 30 #18

You'd think a guy like that would be interested in the death penalty too. He be a real expert then. dem4decades Jun 30 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 30 #21